Education

The Niskayuna Community Action Program (N-CAP) sponsored the nationally recognized President’s Volunteer Service Award ceremony on Tuesday, June 8th. The event took place at Iroquois Middle School and recognized the volunteer efforts of 27 Niskayuna residents who have collectively volunteered…

MY TAKE: What lengths have you gone to so your children can participate in sports? Photos by Rebecca Isenhart. Full story continued after the gallery. By REBECCA ISENHART Gazette Reporter NISKAYUNA — Susan Hanks doesn’t think twice before climbing into…

Families braved the rain tonight to see their aspiring actors and actresses’ rendition of Mark Twain’s famous play about a mischievous young boy. Judging by the brief rehearsal, none of the kids here have any problem relating to the joy…

The Niskayuna High School Art Department presents the 13th anniversary edition of SHORT CUTS: a video celebration showcasing outstanding student films from the 2011-2012 school year on THURSDAY, JUNE 12th at 7 PM at the GE Theater @ Proctors. Over…

NISKAYUNA — Zonta Club of Schenectady, an international business and professional service organization, honored its 2014 scholarship winners at its annual International Women’s Night on May 20 at the Mohawk Golf and Country Club. Two graduate students from the College…

During homeroom and first period this morning at Niskayuna High School, two outstanding teachers were surprised with bouquets of balloons carried by their colleagues, students, and school administrators. Though the surprise presentation is tradition with the Murray Award for Excellence…

Tonight at Niskayuna High School, graduating seniors will be awarded for their accomplishments in the fine arts. Awards will be given from 6-7 p.m., followed by a reception where friends, family and neighbors can view the students’ masterpieces.

At the Rod Serling Video Festival screening and Awards Ceremony on Friday May 16, 2014 at 8:00 PM, Niskayuna High School seniors Shea McGrinder and Michael Sise won Best Screenplay for their video, “Making an Impression.” Watch their masterpiece here….

The International Scholars Program is seeking families in the Niskayuna School District community that would be interested in the possibility of hosting a visiting student for the 2014-15 school year or in a subsequent year. Host families would be eligible…

Registration for summer recreational programs is now open for the Town of Niskayuna. Upcoming programs include standbys such as baseball and swimming, with the addition of exciting and quirky options like Hogwarts camp and the all-new Yoga for Athletes. “People…